The best available Campgrounds to stay near Olympic National Park

April 22, 2023 Nobuko Falco

The Olympic Coast national park.
Things to do in Olympic National Park

1. Mora Campground

Quillayute River, Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
52%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Mora Campground

Closest campground to La Push Village and Second Beach with 90 campsites.

Pros vs Cons

Reviewed By gdeakins

Pros: Well maintained campsites, adequate privacy, clean restrooms, proximity to scenic Rialto beach. Cons: Campsites are close to each other, restrooms are small, one per camping loop and have no showers, sole potable water source colocated at restroom location (one per loop), limited parking availability at Rialto beach. Be prepared to haul water if your campsite is not near a restroom. The natural beauty of the National Park and scenic beaches are well worth a stay. The facilities are average, but adequate for a short stay. Dogs on leash are welcome in the campground but are not allowed on most trails and designated parts of the beach.

2. Sol Duc Riverside Cottages - A River Runs Through It

437 Tillicum Lane, Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 20 reviews

Sol Duc Riverside Cottages - A River Runs Through It

Olympic National Park Homebase

Reviewed By muddmovers

Extraordinary to say the least! Clean, comfortable, and well appointed for cooking meals after long days in the park. Our teen boys enjoyed the river and adults enjoyed the campfire. The yard was terrific for frisbee. Beds gave us all good nights sleep. Washer and dryer allowed us to come home with no laundry. About an hours drive to all major trailheads: Hurricane Hill, Neah Bay, Kalaloch, Hoh, and Sol Duc. We wish he had a few more days to take in Quinault and La Push. The setting of the cabins though made for absolutely PERFECT 2 family vacation.

3. Hoh Campground

Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
58%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 24 reviews

Hoh Campground

A campground within Olympic National Park.

Loved our campsite! 79C

Reviewed By Vacationnthree

79C was perfect for us!! We had two small tents ( 1 man and a 2 man) with some room to spare. This site is not right on the road like most, you actually have to walk into it, but not far at all. It is far enough back though to feel a little more private than other sites. It was a very clean, nice, shaded, flat site that wasn't too far from the bathroom. The bathrooms had flush toilets, which I thought was very nice. The night we were there the campground was full, but very quiet! I wish we could have stayed longer. There is a trail at the back of the site that leads to the river. It is worth the walk. The walk to the rainforest is very easy. Definitely enjoyed ourselves very much!!

4. Heart O' Hills Campground

Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
43%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 28 reviews

Heart O' Hills Campground

Offers 100 campsites.

one of our favorite campgrounds

Reviewed By washington_wahine

It's a first come first served, but with many spaces. We come in the off season when we get an early day off work. The sites are quiet, among old growth, mostly pretty private, and within easy drives of hiking either up in the hurricane ridge area or down near dungeness etc, Dogs are allowed on leash, but not on the campground trails. Firewood was not available the two times we went this year. We like D loop for the big trees, but the parking sites are not very level if you are in an RV or Van. A loop has more level parking sites. Verizon cell service is present, about 2 bars,

5. Deer Park Campground

Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
92%
Good
8%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 13 reviews

Deer Park Campground

Camping on top of the world

Reviewed By Eric H

Deer Park is my go to place to go up into the mountains, stare at the most beautiful peaks and find camping bliss. I almost didn’t want to write a glowing review because of the fear that this gem of a spot will start to get overcrowded. But nevertheless, having trekked around much of the PacNW, this park is a complete jewel for those whole like to experience the splendor of camping deep and high in the mountains, but still have the luxury of taking your car/suv. Go there! There are a couple dozen camp sites, some mountain front views and some in secluded trees or meadows. All are great options. The sites all have picnic tables and firepits, and are extremely well maintained. There are also primitive toilets but no running water. The drive up the mountain is winding and steep but if you go slow and don’t rush, it is no big deal (about 45 mins). For hikers, there are many trails from the campground. The sunset views from the top are not to be missed - you get sweeping 360 views of Hurricane Ridge, the straights of Juan de Fuca, and Olympic Park. This is a slice of heaven on earth.

6. Sol Duc Campground

600 E Park Ave, Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
31%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
10%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 51 reviews

Sol Duc Campground

Fantastic Park with RV sites that grow on you

Reviewed By lost_bobcat

We stayed in the RV sites in Olympic National Park Sol Duc Campground. The RV sites are in a gravel parking lot, 17 in total. It is easy to miss this since it just looks like an RV parking lot, not sites to stay. One side is for up to 26 ft RV's and the other for up to 36 ft RV. All sites have picnic table, fire ring, 50amp electric and water. Non of them have a dump. There is a single dump just a few hundred yards up the road toward the tent sites. This RV area is run by the Lodge concessions people. THere is no camp host and no way to get a site that has been canceled once there. THere is no restroom in the RV area, you have to walk to the resort that opens at 7:30 (4 minutes) or loop A in the tent area (6 minutes) There is absolutly ZERO wifi or cell coverage within 3 miles of the site, including the resort, and then only for Verizon, AT&T really does not work in this park of the park. The sites are not as narrow as other reviewers complained about, but the lot is not what most are expecting in a National Park. However it really is pretty cool. They are all back in sites, so the front yard is the lot and a great place to meet other RVers and the back yard was in trees and nature. We had site RV9 which is at the very end corner of the lot and close to the river. We loved it. The resort is very close, a pleasant stroll along a rushing river where there are cabins, gift shop, very few groceries, but some key ones and of course the mineral hot spring pools. There are 3 hot pools, 99, 103, 107 (or somewhere around those temps) and a large cool pool that is cholorinated. You get 90 minute sessions to soak for $15 per person ($12 kids and seniors). They do have food you can get to go or to eat in the picnic area. We did not try any of the food. There is a terrific hike to the Sol Duc Falls which is quite impressive, it is a little over 3 miles from the RV site to the falls, 2 miles of it with hardly anyone on it. THe last mile is where the masses take the shorter route from the parking lot at the end of the road about 3 miles from the campsite.

7. Staircase Campground

Olympic National Park, WA
Excellent
55%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 11 reviews

Staircase Campground

Dry-camping amid tall trees

Reviewed By onwardho

Staircase Campground, at the south end of Lake Cushman, in the Olympic National Forest, was awe inspiring. Nestled among old-growth cedar trees, with a shallow river running along its one side and offering many opportunities for trail-hiking, forest and river exploring, relaxing campfire conversation, and wildlife sightings, it wraps up a perfect camping experience in nature! The 16 miles from Hoodsport, is not too far for grocery shopping, gas, or a dinner out. We stayed a week! Be aware that there are only a few camping spaces that will accommodate RVs up to 27ft in length. No hook-ups. Of the 43 sites walk-in, and car or camper sites are the most prevalent. There are flush toilets and a few potable water locations in the campground. Also, as with all National Parks, no pets are allowed on the trails, and must be on a leash within the park.

8. Hamma Hamma Campground

Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park, WA 98512
Excellent
44%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Hamma Hamma Campground

Located along Hamma Hamma River.

Lush Rain Forest Camping

Reviewed By Roving17217823426

Nice, rather isolated, Olympic Peninsula camping in the rain forest. Rustic National Forest sites. Not suited for large rigs. While in the area don't miss the oysters from the bay and the nearby distillery!!

9. Seal Rock Campground

Olympic National Forest, Olympic National Park, WA 98512
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 6 reviews

Seal Rock Campground

This campground offers 41 campsites.

Breath Taking views

Reviewed By 899amber

While a small campground, it is beautiful and very well taken care of. The ocean is just a set of stairs away. Super quiet at night and very adequate restrooms and location of them. Highly recommend this place for families!

10. Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort

Sol Duc Road, U.S. 101 PO Box 2169, Olympic National Park, WA 98362 1 (888) 743-3076
Excellent
23%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
15%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 630 reviews

Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort

Located in the scenic Olympic National Forest, and less than 3 hours from Seattle, lies Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. You may choose to spend the night in a rustic, charming Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort cabin or camp under the stars in one of our 93 camp sites. Either is the ideal way to experience Sol Duc's serenity and the supremely relaxing hot springs on the Olympic Peninsula in northwest Washington. Our Sol Duc cabin rentals are surrounded by towering evergreens along the Sol Duc River in a picturesque valley. Experience our 'farm to to fork' cuisine at the Lodge's Spring Restaurant, open for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner - from Late March through October.

Beautiful location, terrible facility

Reviewed By GabrielaGiovana

The location and drive in is so beautiful but the place is definitely not a resort and considering the price per night about $300 per night for a cabin with a kitchen it’s hard to say if it’s worth the price. The Cabins are really small, out dated and there were no hooks anywhere to hang and dry things. Not one damn hook for a cabin that is for 1-4 people. the main building is a total mess, the restaurant dining room is right by the the locker room, bathrooms and entrance to the pools ( that are sulfur so super eggy smelling) so it’s a extremely gross feeling. luckily we packed enough food for the 3 days of of our stay. There is no charm compared to the lake quinalt lodge and lake crescent resort so that was disappointing. I have no desire to go back but knowing what I know now I would stay one night to enjoy the scenery. But I would stay some where else the price is to steep for what you get. Had we not brought our own food and had to rely on the restaurant it would have been $420 a day with the cost of a cabin and just food, only factoring on breakfast and lunch.

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